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If its 2-3% for each degree (which I believe because its what the data sheets say) then how does it become 40-70% for 5 degrees? 1.03^5 (ie compounde...
No, but I do reserve the right to decide whether I am treated or not, and to request the surgeon to explain the trade offs (which good ones do) if the...
If this is the case we need to see the evidence and understand the reasons, as it's completely at odds with the manufacturer data. And if it is the ...
I'm not disagreeing with you, ideally you should be given the choice (and informed of the implications) and, if the price is the same, then it comes d...
In principle I entirely agree. However unless it's mandated by government, suppliers aren't going to provide extra services free of charge and as a c...
I know what the manufacturers figures say! Taking a concrete example, Vaillant 7kW scop is quoted as 3.91 at 45 and 3.39 at 55. That's no where lik...
Thanks. Interestingly the Institute of Acoustics points out that locating an ASHP on the road side of a property will often make sense in terms ...
Im not sure Octopus is any worse than 'smaller' installers, who frequently insist on radiator (and cylinder) changes even if the customer doesn't want...
I don't for one moment dispute that there has been underinvestment, but that doesn't mean that load shifting should be dismissed. It makes perfect se...
In short, yes. Then turn the hive (if it is connected which seems to be in doubt for some reason) up to a temperature about 2C above that desired, s...
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Crazy large and unexplained so far as I know, I had hea...
By JamesPa , 19 minutes ago
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RE: Testing new controls/monitoring for Midea Clone ASHP
Here's a four hour period from the same morning last No...
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@editor thanks Mars. I've managed to find a phone numbe...
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RE: Big Changes Coming to Our Heat Pump System
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
I noticed that too and thought the same thing, but then...
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RE: Ya can’t win! It is S*d’s Law!
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RE: Electricity price predictions
Those of you on Agile will do well tomorrow; there are ...
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Ok. Two schools of thought. The first is to run the ...
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@drei Willing as I am to help, I don't think I'm yet ...
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RE: Is Your Broadband Router the Weak Link in Your High-Tech Home?
I hear you on the locality issue @transparent, and I ag...
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RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
Er true, it should have read l/hr!
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Much of that is true in principle, but its not likely t...
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@dgclimatecontrol I attach the responses from 2 potenti...
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@dgclimatecontrol thanks, that's helpful.
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
I realise im overdue an update on my situation. first...
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RE: Replacing Worcester oil boiler with an ASHP
@toodles thanks. I was told by the engineer that this h...
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?
A week later, I'm finally picking up this comment... ...
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